Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) vs. Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55)
Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55)

Our Rating: 78 %

Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) and Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

affordable price point

cooling system efficiency

expandable storage options

decent build quality

heavyweight design

average battery life

dim display

limited color accuracy

Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

solid build quality

effective thermal management

affordable gaming option

heavy and bulky

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) and Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
69 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) vs. Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.34 cm x 25.5 cm x 2.39 cm 36 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.59 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Obsidian black Raven black
DISPLAY Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² -
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz No CPU
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core -
Cache 8 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 Mobile Intel HM370
Features Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 0 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 2
STORAGE Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD -
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti -
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC295 Realtek ALC3240
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, DTS:X Ultra High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2600 -
BATTERY Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, white LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
Mini DisplayPort
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition No operating system
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Acer CoolBoost technology, Acer NitroSense Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, LED lighting
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) 1.104 W/kg (body), 1.104 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 50TZ 15IRH 81SX
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